Medicine ／ Tachikawa City
TL;DR
Medicine is classified as "Burnable Garbage" in Tachikawa City. Fee: 有料（燃やせるごみ専用指定収集袋 10枚1組：5ℓ100円・10ℓ200円・20ℓ400円・40ℓ800円）.
- 1 Put out the medicine itself (prescription or over-the-counter, excluding containers) as Burnable Garbage
- 2 Put it in the city's yellow designated bag (paid) and set it out by 8 a.m. on collection day
- 3 Ointment in tubes: aluminum or metal tubes go to Non-burnable Garbage; plastic tubes go to Burnable Garbage
- 4 Put medicine bottles out as Bottles (びん) and plastic packaging as Plastic
- 5 Paper boxes and bags go to Magazines, Books and Mixed Paper; vinyl-coated paper packaging goes to Burnable Garbage
01
Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Burnable Garbage
Pickup Day
Varies by area
See the city's collection calendar
Fee
有料（燃やせるごみ専用指定収集袋 10枚1組：5ℓ100円・10ℓ200円・20ℓ400円・40ℓ800円）
Booking
No booking
Just put out on day
Details & How-to
02Medicine is classified as Burnable Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Put out the medicine itself (prescription or over-the-counter, excluding containers) as Burnable Garbage
- Put it in the city's yellow designated bag (paid) and set it out by 8 a.m. on collection day
- Ointment in tubes: aluminum or metal tubes go to Non-burnable Garbage; plastic tubes go to Burnable Garbage
- Put medicine bottles out as Bottles (びん) and plastic packaging as Plastic
- Paper boxes and bags go to Magazines, Books and Mixed Paper; vinyl-coated paper packaging goes to Burnable Garbage
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Consult a doctor or pharmacist about potent or toxic medicines
- The city does not collect medical waste that may carry blood, such as syringes or IV sets. Consult the medical institution where you got them
Disposal Method Comparison
| Method | Cost | Effort | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | Low/Free | Medium | Slow |
| Pickup | High | Low | Fast |
| Recycle | Free+ | Medium | Medium |
| Flea market | Free+ | High | Slow |
Official Info & Contact
03Tachikawa City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Tachikawa City
Tokyo
Dept.
立川市役所 ごみ対策課
📞 042-523-2111
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Burnable Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.tachikawa.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Tachikawa City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.